Journal of Chengdu Sport University ›› 2020, Vol. 46 ›› Issue (5): 51-58.
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GUO Sitong, Andrew C. BILLINGS, Nicholas R. BUZZELLI
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Abstract: Using social identity theory as a lens for examination, 148 adults aged 55 years or older were surveyed regarding their use of social media for sport-related content and interaction. Relationships between this form of social media use and team identification, loneliness, and collective self-esteem were tested. Results showed that while social media use positively predicted collective self-esteem, no relationship was found between social media use and loneliness. Moreover, team identification positively predicted people's sport-based social media use. Theoretical and applied ramifications are both offered, along with a call for increased scholarly attention for this age demographic within sports media studies.
Key words: social media use, older fans, team identification, loneliness, collective self-esteem
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G80-056
GUO Sitong, Andrew C. BILLINGS, Nicholas R. BUZZELLI. Collective Self-Esteem and Loneliness of Older Sports Fans: Social Media Use Matters[J]. Journal of Chengdu Sport University, 2020, 46(5): 51-58.
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